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SA05 ZFL

2005 Mazda 6

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,680 mi
Last recorded147,680 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 677,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 ZFL
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 147,680 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 142,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front outer sill corroded but not withing 30 cm of a prescribed area

Pass 31 Oct 2016 135,702 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 126,303 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 126,303 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 126,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre side wall has deep cut close to cords(cut on inside of wheel)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 117,499 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 117,499 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 111,222 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,290 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 77,219 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,730 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 43,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,560 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 21,850 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,380 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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SA05 ZFL is a 2005 Mazda 6 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 77,324 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA05 ZFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA05 ZFL is a 2005 Mazda 6, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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